Once dismissed as “a brutal din”, Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 is now acknowledged as a monumental, groundbreaking work that expanded the symphonic genre.

Andrew Aronowicz explains how he drew on a scary German legend for his new tone poem for Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.

From Mahler’s audacious First Symphony to site-specific bells and Sting's working-class roots, April’s issue explores music, place and identity.

A round-up of our recent news reports.

Making her Australian debut, María Dueñas's uncompromising lyricism and impeccable control draws the audience into every note.

In 2025, Australian orchestras performed female composers more than Bach, Beethoven and Mozart combined. Hannah Lee Tungate walks us through the stats.

From Mahler’s audacious First Symphony to site-specific bells and Sting's working class roots, April’s issue explores music, place and identity.

An object lesson in the art of storytelling with Maestro Martín on flute.

Many arts organisations are now offering a range of accessible options from tactile tours to Auslan-interpreted and relaxed performances.

Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana is one of the most regularly performed choral works of our time. We look at the reasons for its popularity.

The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.